03/14/2024
First 5 Napa County Community Announcement
The First 5 Napa County Children and Families Commission announces the resignation of the current First 5 Napa County executive director, congratulating Lilea Duran on becoming the First 5 Association of California’s new Network Director. Over the past three years, Lilea has been a great voice and leader for underrepresented populations, honoring First 5 Napa County’s mission to convene and mobilize the community to use systems- and design-thinking to center and lift up the community’s young children, their families, and the providers who serve them. The Commission is excited for Lilea, knowing that her work around race, equity, diversity, and inclusion in Napa County will help direct the important work needed across all counties throughout California.
As Lilea’s last day will be March 27, 2024, the First 5 Napa County Children and Families Commission will be launching a search for a new executive director in the next few weeks. To support the transition, the Commission has identified former Commissioner and longstanding community leader, Michele Grupe as interim executive director through June 2024. Michele has agreed to support the Commission with finding the next executive director and will be instrumental in onboarding the new executive director in partnership with the Commission.
Questions about the succession plan can be forwarded to Juan Cisneros, First 5 Commission Chair. Email: [email protected]
